Mario Nuzzi

Italian, 1603 - 1673

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The image shows a painted portrait of a man's upper body. He is seated and facing slightly left towards the viewer. His face has a serene expression, with a straight nose and lightly defined eyebrows. He has brown shoulder-length wavy hair and is wearing a blue robe with a white undergarment visible at the neckline. In his right hand, he holds an object outside the frame. The background is a simple, muted brown color.
Carlo Lasinio, Mario Nuzzi, 1789, color mezzotint, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.1175

Mario Nuzzi

Carlo Lasinio · 1789 · color mezzotint ·  Accession ID  1964.8.1175

This is a drawing of various birds perched on branches. The drawing shows different bird species in intricate detail, with a large peacock on the left, surrounded by other birds including parrots, an owl, a toucan, and a heron. The birds are perched on a gnarled tree with branches, displaying dynamic poses. Some birds appear to be in flight, while others are settled on the branches. The background is a softly shaded sky, adding depth to the scene. The drawing has a monochromatic tone, emphasizing texture, form, light, and shadow.
Richard Earlom, A Concert of Birds, 1778, mezzotint on laid paper, Gift of Thomas Vogler in memory of his brother Donald J. Vogler, 2017.53.101

A Concert of Birds

Richard Earlom · 1778 · mezzotint on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2017.53.101